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Proud to be a Hunter

Posted on May 03, 2013 | Comments

Bone collector truck

I am proud of where I come from. Growing up and continuing to hang my hat in Booger Bottom makes me Southern by birth and redneck by the grace of God. But I am also proud of where I go and to be part of a larger community – the hunting community. It seems no matter where you were born, raised or lived today,…

Turkey Calling Tip: Tone it Down

Posted on April 24, 2013 | Comments

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Alright, so far we have covered turkey call types, realism and rhythm. But what about volume? Again, I think the volume of your turkey call depends on the situation. Sometimes, the birds are so fired up you can call them in with a kazoo. On the other hand, there are the days you have to sweet talk em’ into gun range. I think…

Turkey Hunting in the Snow

Posted on April 19, 2013 | Comments

Turkey killed in snow

There’s something special about turkey hunting in the snow. For one, you don’t get the opportunity to do it too often. And secondly, when you do get the chance to do it, you realize why you love blooming dogwoods and chirping Cardinals so much.

Hunting in 11-degree temperatures is something to be excited about…in November. But…

Turkey Calling Tip: Add Motion

Posted on April 12, 2013 | Comments

Michael waddell turkey calling tips

This week, the turkeys around me are in a funk, and I am finding myself digging deep into my bag of turkey calling tricks because yelpin’ ain’t really helpin’. Turkey hunters, especially those hunting hen-crazed toms, know that realistic calling is critical. But it’s more than just producing the perfect sounding call. Sometimes you have to add motion…

Turkey Hunting with Kids

Posted on April 10, 2013 | Comments

Michael waddell family

I’ll tell ya, I have been seeing a whole heap of pictures of youth hunters smiling like a butcher’s dog posted on Facebook by moms, dads and older siblings. I love seeing it. There is nothing like a spring turkey hunt to plant the bug of hunting in a young un’s blood. And I enjoy the hunts where…